Darwin Workshops
Aria Delanoche
Workshop 1
Creative Floorwork for Burlesque
10:00am to 11:00am
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Workshop 1: Aria Delonoche USA (1000am to 1100am)
1. Name of workshop: Put Your Thing Down, Flip It & Reverse It: Creative Floorwork for Burlesque
2. Level of experience: All levels
3. Teacher bio:Aria Delanoche is an award-winning & well-traveled performer known for her innovative and extravagant costuming. She also carries years of professional fashion styling under her belt. She took the title of Queen of the Striptease in 2020, Duchess of Exotic World in 2022, and has won multiple awards from the Burlesque Hall of Fame.
4. Workshop bio: So you’ve put your thing down. Now let’s teach you how to flip it and reverse it!!! Take your floorwork to the next level with fun, dynamic movement. Whether you’ve been wanting to nail that shoulder roll, are tired of doing the same four tricks, or just need a finale moment that’s *not* the splits… Aria’s brand new floor course, informed by almost a decade of stripping in clubs and on burlesque stages, will help you expand your floorwork vocabulary. Because rolling around on the floor is sexy! Please come prepared with knee pads and clothing you can move in. Some floorwork experience is recommended, but all are welcome.
5. What to bring if anything: Please come prepared with knee pads and clothing you can move in. Some floorwork experience is recommended, but all are welcome.
6. Style of workshop: Burlesque Floorwork
7. Length of workshop: 1 hour
Tash York
Workshop 4
MC workshop - “The show must go on” - MC like you mean it!
1:45pm to 2:45pm
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Workshop 4: Tash York VIC (145pm to 245pm)
1. Name of workshop: Make Up – Distracting Eyes with Tash York!
2. Level of Experience: All levels
3. Teacher Bio: Tash YorkWith her wine-loving antics and witty repartee, Tash York is a multi-award-winning singer, improviser, cabaret performer, producer, podcaster and Emcee! Known for her ballsy voice, dynamic energy and an uncanny ability to rap on command, Tash “is a phenomenal performer, charismatic and courageous” (Theatre People). Tash has performed to sold-out audiences at Perth Fringe World, Adelaide Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne Cabaret Festival, Ballarat Cabaret Festival, Brisbane Wonderland Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and many more. You’ll find her at almost every major festival performing her solo comedy cabaret shows or onstage as the resident host of The Australian Burlesque Festival, Briefs:Sweatshop and The After Hours Cabaret Club. She also features as a guest entertainer with P&O Australia performing her own shows to audiences across the world. On the side, she co-hosts the very successful “Friends with Benefits Podcast” with Miss Burlesque Australia – Miss Bettie Bombshell, interviewing burlesque, cabaret and circus stars all over the world about their career highs, lows and how they got into the biz! With her matchless brand of comedy-cabaret and incredible vocals, Tash York is full of exuberance, outrageous behaviour – She’s drag, she’s cabaret and she’s probably had a few wines. “Tash is extremely captivating and will immerse you in her world” – Beat Magazine “Mistress of Ceremonies, Tash York, had the requisite charm, strong voice and personality to get the audience excited” – Weekend Notes “The universe doesn’t know it yet, but York really is one of the best cabaret artists in the business. One worthy of the biggest stages in the world.” – What Did She Think “With a divine voice you could never tire of and a charismatic, commanding personality, York is a true talent audiences are lucky to experience.” – Theatre People. “York is one of Melbourne’s greatest cabaret artists.”
4. Workshop Bio:
It may seem like the most daunting job in the world but as Tash has discovered it is the most valuable. Ever wanted to try out some of your excellent (dad) jokes and lead an audience through a night of fun and frivolity… well Wilkoment, Bienvenue.. Welcome!
In this workshop discover what it means to develop your own MC persona either based on a character or ramp up your own onstage confidence to get yourself onto the mic. Schticks, tricks and the ability to transfix will be covered as you delve into the world of what it means to make the “Show go on”. The mistress of fun and master of the mic Tash York has always had an uncanny knack for making people pay attention with her bold voice and glamorous costumes – but it’s her ability to connect with audience and performers alike that really seals the deal in making her one of australia’s most sort out MC’s.
Everything including Mic technique, preshow prep, audience connection, persona profiling and show safety will be covered in this session. With her matchless brand of comedy-cabaret and incredible vocals, Tash York is full of exuberance, outrageous behaviour – She’s drag, she’s cabaret and she’s probably had a few wines. Think Meow Meow meets Bianca Del Rio… on budget! You’ll find her at almost every major festival performing her solo comedy cabaret shows or onstage as the resident host of The Australian Burlesque Festival, Briefs:Sweatshop and The After Hours Cabaret Club.
5. What to Bring
● Pen
● Notebook
6. Style of workshop: Emcee Workshop
7. Length of workshop: 1 hour
Aria Delanoche
Workshop 2
Rework, Revise, Revive: How to Level Up Your Act
11:15am to 12:15pm
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Workshop 2: Aria Delanoche USA (1115am to 1215pm)
- Name of workshop: Rework, Revise, Revive: How to Level Up Your Act
2. Level of experience: Students should have at least one burlesque act in their repertoire (not for the “burlesque curious”)
3. Teacher bio: Aria Delanoche is an award-winning & well-traveled performer known for her innovative and extravagant costuming. She also carries years of professional fashion styling under her belt. She took the title of Queen of the Striptease in 2020, Duchess of Exotic World in 2022, and has won multiple awards from the Burlesque Hall of Fame.
4. Workshop bio:“Rework, Revise, Revive: How to Level Up Your Act” is a masterclass in refining your burlelsque act by approaching it from a lovingly critical viewpoint. Whether breathing new life into an old act, putting finishing touches on new work, or getting a favorite “festival ready,” workshopping is an essential part of the creation process. Together, we will identify our goals for our acts, examine the effectiveness of the choices we’ve made, and make plans for change. We will aim to refine the framework, costume, energetic expression, choreography and staging. The class gives students an opportunity to bring an act to workshop, and each student leaves with a workbook so they can apply this same process repeatedly throughout their career!
5. What to bring if anything: Please bring a notebook and pen so you may scribble these secrets. There is no movement, so wear what you please. You can also come prepared with questions about your individual costuming conundrums for the Q&A after class. You will also be able to get up-close and personal with some of Aria’s most fabulous costumes.
6. Style of workshop: Lecture, with an AV component (powerpoint) and a handout
7. Length of workshop: 1 hour
Maple Rose
Workshop 3
“Take It Off!”
12:30pm to 1:30pm
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Workshop 3: Maple Rose VIC (1230pm to 130pm)
1. Name of workshop: “Take It Off!”
2. Level of experience: Open/Intermediate
3. Teacher bio: Known as the “Queen of Classic Burlesque”, Maple Rose is a household name in the Australian burlesque scene after 10 years in the industry. She had a brief stint in the Scandinavian Capital, Stockholm, as part of the in-house cast of Stockholm’s local Speakeasy, Melt Bar & Restaurant in 2016 and toured Europe to participate innumerous festivals. Back in Australia, Maple has toured every major city and produced regular events in Melbourne. Maple won 1st Runner up in Miss Burlesque Australia Grand Final 2018 as well as the title of Miss Burlesque Melbourne 2018. She was voted as one of the most influential Burlesque Artists in the world in the 21st Century Burlesque Magazine’s Top 50 Lists in 2021, 2022 & 2023 as well as ‘Best Solo Artist’ and ‘Most Classic by her peers for the Australian Industry’s Awards, “The Busties,” in 2018. Maple was honoured to headline the the world’s largest burlesque festival in April 2022-The Australian Burlesque Festival. She has participated in numerous burlesque festivals including the AustralianBurlesque Festival (2014, 2015, 2017 & headlining 2020/22), the Perth InternationalBurlesque Festival (2015), the London Burlesque Festival (2016), the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (2016), The Melbourne Fringe Festival (2017, 2019), the Adelaide Fringe Festival (2017) and Midsumma Festival (2019 & 2020).
- Workshop bio:Join the Queen of Classic, Maple Rose, in this intermediate level workshop focusing on the art of undressing! Learn techniques & innovative ways to take off and tease key items of a burlesque performer’s wardrobe including gloves, corset and zippers!Throughout the workshop, you’ll delve into the intricacies of strip tease techniques, mastering the art of revealing just enough to leave your audience craving more. From the subtle removal of gloves to the dramatic fling of a skirt, Miss Maple Rose will share her expertise in building anticipation and creating unforgettable moments on stage.But burlesque is about more than just shedding layers – it’s about captivating your audience from the moment you step onto the stage. That’s why this workshop will also explore the essential elements of audience engagement & performance, teaching you how to connect with your viewers on a deeper level and leave them mesmerized by your performance.
Learn how to slow down when necessary, drawing out costume removals for maximum impact, while still delivering a punch that leaves your audience breathless.You’ll discover the perfect balance between sensuality and spectacle, creating a performance that lingers in the minds of the audience long after the curtain falls.
5. What to bring if anything: Students are invited to bring along:
✯ A pair of elbow/opera length gloves
✯ A corset
✯ An item of clothing with a zipper (can be pants, skirt, jacket, dress, whatever!)
✯ Panel skirt, silk scarf or anything floaty and chiffon!
6. Style of workshop: Burlesque
7. Length of workshop: 1 hour
ABF prides itself on providing a safe and inclusive space for our teachers and students. We do not tolerate harassment, bullying, racism, homophobia, sexism or any kind of disrespect towards our teachers, students and staff.
Anyone found to be engaging in the above behaviour will be asked to leave the workshops immediately.
Refund Policy
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason including but not limited to:
• change of mind
• missing part or all of an Australian Burlesque Festival event due to late arrival
• unable to attend due to medical/personal reasons*
*Refunds will only be considered due to extenuating circumstances related to Covid-19 – specifically where the Australian Federal and/or State Government authorities mandate an official change/upgrade in regulations and restrictions regarding social distancing and/or large event and large group gatherings.
Please arrive 10 minutes before class commences and quietly wait outside until the workshop prior is complete. Do not enter the studio if there is a workshop.
All students are responsible for ensuring they are medically fit to attend the class. ABF is not responsible for injury. Please let the instructor know if you have an injury or medical condition.
Instructors retain copyright for all content taught in the workshops. Cannot be used for commercial or public use without the instructors consent.
ABF is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. Please make sure you take all items with you after the workshop.
Please leave promptly when the workshop finishes as there are other workshops immediately after.
No photos are allowed during the workshops unless the instructor has approved the shot. All students will be encouraged to join in the group shot at the end of the workshop.
If an instructor is unable to attend the workshop then a suitable substitute teacher may fill in that workshop. If not the workshop fee, excluding credit card/booking fee will be refunded.
All workshops will incur a booking fee (credit card, Paypal). No bank transfer available.